Impact Dimitrievski had a quiet day at the office as he wasn't forced into a single save during Tuesday's clean sheet. The clean sheet was eighth in 19 league starts for the keeper while his save total remained at 63.
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RAYO VALLECANO 4-4-5 · 13TH IN LALIGA
4-4-5 · 13TH IN LALIGA
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Stole Dimitrievski - No saves required Dimitrievski kept a clean sheet without making a save during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Getafe.
Sergio Camello - Nets brace Tuesday Camello scored two goals while taking three shots (all on goal) and creating a chance during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Getafe.
Impact Camello opened the scoring in first half stoppage time before adding a second goal in the 47th while leading Rayo with three shots in the match. The goals were Camello's first of the season and his first goal involvement since September.
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Randy Nteka - Assists as substitute Nteka had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Getafe.
Impact Nteka entered the match at halftime and set up Sergio Camello in the 47th minute to assist Rayo's second goal. The assist was Nteka's first goal involvement since the opening match of the season as he's made just three starts on the campaign.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Bebe - Delivers eight crosses off bench Bebe had eight crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 1-0 loss versus Valencia.
Impact Bebe set a new season-high with eight crosses delivered despite playing only 21 minutes off the bench. However, none of these crosses found a mark, as he failed to create a goal-scoring opportunity.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stole Dimitrievski - Concedes once in defeat Dimitrievski recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-0 loss versus Valencia.
Impact Dimitrievski was beaten once in the 61st minute by Sergi Canos, which unfortunately ended up being the deciding goal in the contest. Despite the result, the goalkeeper has been in good form having only allowed two goals over the past three games. Next, he'll face off against Getafe, a team with 24 goals in 18 games.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kike Perez - Returns to bench Perez generated two crosses (zero accurate) and two interceptions in Tuesday's 1-0 loss versus Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 70th minute.
Impact Perez fell back to the bench during Tuesday's loss, coming off the bench late in the second half. The midfielder has been in and out of the starting XI, though he has been little more than a depth option more recently. Perez will hope to earn some more consistent minutes during the winter break heading into the second half of the Liga season.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Balliu - Sends two crosses in loss Balliu recorded one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Friday's 1-0 loss to Osasuna. He also notched seven clearances, two tackles and two interceptions.
Impact Balliu was active on both ends of the pitch, and while most of his contributions came on the defensive end, it's worth noting he also attempted to push the ball forward on the right flank on any chance he got. Balliu has earned most of his value via defensive stats, however, as he has failed to record an assist or a goal in his previous 15 league appearances.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Raul De Tomas - Takes two shots, can't score De Tomas generated two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 loss to Osasuna.
Impact De Tomas had the task of leading Rayo's attacking line but was unable to do so, and the veteran forward struggled to make a significant impact in the final meters despite tallying two shots and one chance created. He should remain Rayo's main attacking threat, but the fact that he's yet to find the back of the net in the 2023-24 season isn't ideal for his fantasy projections going forward.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Florian Lejeune - Can't score despite hitting post Lejeune had three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Osasuna.
Impact Lejeune plays as a center-back, but in a game where Rayo's attack was completely anemic, he ended up being the biggest attacking threat and had some clear scoring chances, including a first-half long-range effort that rattled the crossbar. Lejeune has been particularly active on offense despite being a defender and has tallied multiple shots in four of his last five outings.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stole Dimitrievski - Can't avoid late defeat Dimitrievski registered three saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 loss against Osasuna.
Impact Dimitrievski was magnificent during 94 minutes and made some huge saves to keep Osasuna at bay, including a few clutch ones in the second half, but he was unable to deny Raul Garcia, who headed home a cross in the 95th minute to give Osasuna the three points. Despite the loss, Dimitrievski was excellent between the posts, and he should remain in his role when facing Valencia on Tuesday.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Garcia's injury-time header gives Osasuna win over Rayo Vallecano
Raúl García scored with a header deep into stoppage time to give Osasuna a 1-0 win at home against Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish leagueDECEMBER 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resumen de CA Osasuna vs Rayo Vallecano (1-0)
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Oscar Trejo - Set for extended absence Trejo won't play Friday against Osasuna due to a muscular injury and is expected to miss "some time," manager Francisco told media Thursday.
Impact Trejo suffered the injury against Celta Vigo on Monday, and the manager said the injury will keep him on the sidelines, meaning he'll likely use the Christmas break to see if he can recover. Trejo had started three of Rayo's last four games, and his earliest chance to return might be against Getafe on Jan. 2.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alfonso Espino - Suspension served Espino will be an option once again for Friday's match against Osasuna, having served his one-match suspension against Celta Vigo last Monday.
Impact Espino is back as an option for Rayo after having dealt with his suspension. The defender should now return to the starting XI, as he only has missed a start once all season, with that being due to his accumulation of five yellow cards. With Espino returning and most likely starting at left-back, expect Pep Chavarria to move back to the bench.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Oscar Trejo - Suffers injury Trejo was taken off at halftime with an injury during Monday's 0-0 draw versus Celta Vigo.
Impact Trejo has started four of the last seven matches played, recording eight tackles and eight chances created in that span. He is set to be questionable for Friday's trip to Osasuna with an undisclosed injury.
DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alvaro Garcia - Five crosses and clean sheet Garcia kept a clean sheet and recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Celta Vigo.
Impact Garcia kept his first clean sheet of the season Monday as he contributed three interceptions in his full 90 minutes on the pitch. He also was fairly productive on the attack, creating two chances for the first time since Sept. 24 and recording five crosses (one accurate) for the sixth time this season.
DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unai Lopez - Seven crosses and clean sheet Lopez registered a clean sheet, one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Celta Vigo. In addition, he was given a yellow...
Impact Lopez played the full 90 minutes for the first time this season Monday and marked the occasion with his first clean sheet of the season. He also set season highs in crosses (seven, three accurate) and corners (four), in addition to creating three chances for the second time this season. The only downside to his performance was a yellow card in the 73rd minute for a bad foul, his fourth booking of the season.
DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Raul De Tomas - Four shots in return de Tomas had four shots (three on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Celta Vigo.
Impact After not playing in the last three matches (dating back to Nov. 5), de Tomas returned to the pitch Monday with a season high three shots on target (four total). While all of those shots were saved by Vicente Guaita, it was still good to see de Tomas finding himself in scoring positions during his 71 minutes of action.
DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Isi Palazon - Productive in scoreless draw Isi Palazon generated five shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Monday's 0-0 draw against Celta Vigo.
Impact Palazon had one of his best performances of the season Monday despite not recording a goal contribution. He set new season highs with five shots and four chances created and recorded four crosses for the eighth time this season. While he has not scored a goal since Sept. 15, he has consistently found himself in positions to do so as of late with 10 shots (four on target) in his last four matches.
DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stole Dimitrievski - Keeps clean sheet in draw Dimitrievski recorded two saves and allowed zero goals in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Celta Vigo.
Impact Dimitrievski kept his seventh clean sheet of the season Monday as he saved both shots on target he faced in the match. After conceding seven goals in his previous three matches combined, he bounced back with a solid performance versus Celta Vigo. Next up he heads to Osasuna Friday, a side which has scored 18 goals in 16 league matches this season.
DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aridane - Goes full 90 in Copa del Rey Aridane (calf) started and played the entire match in Rayo Vallecano's 2-0 win in the Copa del Rey over Yeclano on Dec. 6.
Impact The defender hasn't featured in league play since Oct. 29, but the fact that he went the full 90 in the Copa del Rey last week suggests his calf problems are a thing of the past. Given Aridane started in every game he was available for prior to the injury, he should be in contention to return to the starting lineup sooner rather than later.
DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pathe Ciss - Assists in cup Ciss came off the bench and provided an assist during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Yeclano.
Impact Ciss found himself on the bench in the cup, giving him a nice rest after his busy La Liga campaign. The midfielder was solid coming off the bench as well, providing an assist and showing why he's been a mainstay in the starting XI of late. He could be rotated a bit in the coming weeks due to the busy December schedule.
DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Pozo - Appears off bench Pozo came off the bench during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Yeclano.
Impact Pozo saw a minimal role off the bench during the Copa del Rey win. The attacking midfielder has made no appearances in La Liga this season and remains an entirely unused option in most competitions. The only chance Pozo has for minutes is a minimal Copa del Rey win.
DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Falcao - Scores off bench Falcao came off the bench and scored during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Yeclano.
Impact Falcao can't even get in the starting XI in the cup, a pretty clear indication of where he stands in the pecking order. The once brilliant striker has been relegated to a minimal super sub role of late. Raul de Tomas remains the preferred striking option.
DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
JOÃO FÉLIX, BRAHIM, STUANI y todos los GOLAZOS de la Jornada 15
DECEMBER 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE
